30-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Santa Clara Crash at Agnew Road and Garrity Way
Santa Clara, California (October 19, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Monday evening at an intersection in Santa Clara, according to Santa Clara police.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened at about 6:50 p.m. Monday, October 18, at the intersection of Agnew Road and Garrity Way.
Police said the pedestrian, only identified as a 30-year-old victim, was walking across Agnew Road between Lafayette Street and Garrity Way inside a marked crosswalk when they were hit by a southbound vehicle.
30-year-Old Killed in Santa Clara Pedestrian Accident
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. The name of the victim has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
The 67-year-old driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the crash.
The collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed the crash is urged to contact the police at 408-615-4764.
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